• Youth Helping Shape FUSION Plus as Program Moves Closer to Opening

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-10-16 02:00:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Social Services, Education, Labour]

  The Government of Saskatchewan and EGADZ provided an update on FUSION Plus, a supported housing initiative for up to 40 youth aged 16 to 21 currently or previously in the care of the Ministry of Social Services. The program is moving closer to its opening later this year and incorporates youth engagement through the Saskatoon Youth Advisory Team to shape life skills development, education supports, employment readiness, and wellness services. The project involves partnerships between EGADZ, the provincial ministries of Social Services, Health, and Immigration and Career Training, Foundations Learning, and the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP).

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• Saskatchewan Proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-10-01 22:00:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Labour, Social Services, Economy]

  The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in partnership with the organization SARC to promote inclusive employment opportunities. To support this initiative, the provincial government is investing over $10 million in 2026-27 for workforce development programming, which includes Employability Assistance for Persons with Disabilities programs. The Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy outlines ongoing government actions to increase workforce participation among individuals experiencing disabilities, aided by resources such as the EmployLink platform.

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